HELP MY RIDGEBACK IS URINATING IN THE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!

Someone please help my Ridgeback has been urinating in the house, we just got him fixed and now he is urinating again. My husband wants to get rid of the dog but I don't want to. Does anyone have any answers for me???????

 

How old is he? Have you had him checked out for bladder infections or other medical problems? Assuming he is free of any of these, then go back to puppy housetraining techniques with him. Is he crate trained?

Clean up anywhere he has gone using an enzyme-based product such as Nature's Miracle. Use a black light (sold at pet sotres) to detect places you may not know about.

Take him outside very often - after eating, drinking, sleeping, playing and at least every hour (more if you can manage). Go outside with him and praise him for going. Put a command to it, like "go potty" or "get busy" or whatever. Tell him good boy while he is peeing and have a little party when he is done. Play a quick game (or whatever he likes) and then go inside. Repeat, repeat, repeat.

Inside, watch him very closely. Do not let him out of your sight. If he starts to squat or lift his leg, interrupt him (loud noise) and hustle him outside where you go with him, give him the command, praise when he goes, all that stuff.

If you can't watch him, crate him. The crate should be big enough for him to stand up, turn around and lie down, but no bigger.

And let us know what happens!

 

Hi Danielle, I have ridgebacks too! RRs tend to be a clean breed and usually avoid soiled areas. Considering you just had him neutered, I'm wondering if your male is "marking", which is more of a behavioural issue. Are there other animals in your home? How old is this dog? Has he been checked over by a vet. Has this been a continuing issue or something new (ie since his neuter)?

Anyway I'm sure this could be solved fairly easily.... I would hate to see anyone give a dog away for such a reason. Does your husband not like him? If it is decided he is not going to stay with you please contact Ridgeback Rescue. www.ridgebackrescue.org I am sure they could assist you in this matter.

Cheers,
Jas